Chandler's Oceanfront Dining

I recently planned a bachelorette trip and made a reservation for a sunset dinner at Chandler’s Oceanfront Dining. Unfortunately, the experience fell short of expectations, especially given the price point. From the start, communication was a struggle. It took weeks to receive responses from their team, which should have been my first red flag. Despite emailing multiple times about dietary restrictions, our waitress had no record of it. We had gluten-free guests, including the bride, and when she requested a side of fries (as there were no gluten-free starters available), they arrived breaded—with gluten-containing ingredients. A server at a restaurant of this caliber should be aware of allergens and dietary concerns, or at the very least, be willing to check and inform the guest. Beyond that, our waitress seemed irritated by simple requests, which made the experience feel unwelcoming. For the amount of money spent, I expected a higher level of professionalism and attention to detail. While the oceanfront view is beautiful, the poor service and lack of care for dietary needs left us disappointed. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

We had a wonderful experience visiting friends who live in the area. Jill provided outstanding service, she was super friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate my dairy and gluten free intolerances without me asking. Food was delicious, portions are on the smaller side and I wish they had specified that the crab cake is fried and not baked. The sourdough boule was excellent and the homemade pesto to die for! We would come back in a sunny day to sit outside.